Whispers in the Wind

"The heavens declare the glory of God;
and the firmament shows His handiwork."
~Psalm 19:1~

3 hikers on a Sunday...........

silent wilderness all around...........

snow-tipped branches..............beckoning us forward...............

crisp mountain air mingles with balsam scents............

mud-soaked leaves.............

loose rock, wet with heaven's rain.............

Spring below

yet winter lingers above..............

and the whispers of God on the wind............

"keep on, slow and steady to reach your goal"

reminding me of the faith journey we walk

slow, steady

plodding on

embracing the challenges

recognizing His Hand in everything

giving God the glory

amazed at His Handiwork and recognizing it is not just in the heavens.............

photo courtesy of sl designs

we embrace it all around us........

the whispers in the wind.........

and He whispers in our hearts...............

Note: this reflection was inspired by the hike I did with 2 friends up Balsam Lake Mountain Trail to complete another fire-tower goal of the Fire-tower Challenge. Photos other than than the Thoreau quote, are from along the trail on 27 April 2014